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Houston Estate Planning and Probate Attorney

Compassionate probate law practice
I have been working in law since college. I started as a legal secretary, and then worked as a paralegal in the trusts and estates section of a large Dallas firm before starting law school. I chose to focus exclusively on estate planning and probate law because this area lends itself to long-term relationships with clients and their families and friends. I have been pleased with my choice for over two decades in practice.

Practice Areas

  • Probate
  • Probate Litigation
  • Estate and gift taxation
  • Estate planning
  • Trust & estate administration

Professional History

  • Founded private practice in 1995
  • Horrigan & Goehrs, L.L.P., Partner, 1993–1994
  • Horrigan & Goehrs, L.L.P., Associate, 1991–1992
  • Dinkins, Kelly & Lenox, Associate, 1988–1990

Admitted

  • 1988, Texas

Education

Memberships

  • Houston Bar Association
    • Member, Probate, Trusts and Estates Section
  • State Bar of Texas
    • Member Grievance Panel: 1994-2001
  • Attorneys in Tax and Probate
    • President, 1995–1996
  • Disability and Elder Law Attorneys Association
  • Texas Academy of Probate and Trust Lawyers
  • Houston Estate and Financial Forum
  • Planned Giving Council of Houston
  • College of the State Bar of Texas

Certifications

  • Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 1993

Honors

  • Biltmore Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry, V.I.P. 2009
  • The Most Dependable ™ Lawyers (Trusts & Estates) of Texas, Goldline Research in Forbes Magazine, August 2008

Born

  • Ponca City, Oklahoma, 1952

Experienced legal advice for you and your family

I review your estate or probate matter and give you an honest evaluation of your needs. If your circumstances warrant legal guidance, then I look forward to becoming your personal estate planning or probate attorney. Contact me to schedule a meeting.